Drones play crucial role in East Asia

Unmanned aircraft serving different role than they do in other regions by helping countries monitor territorial claims.

19 May 2013 14:24 GMT

Drones have become the most controversial aspect of the US military's strategy in places such as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen. But now, governments in East Asia have also started using unmanned aircraft. The drones play a crucial role in monitoring territorial claims in the region.